Agri-Business Advisor (Focus Public and Private Sector)

Location: Wa, Ghana

TASKS

•  Advising Government and private institutions on measures that, for various targeted value chains, support expansion of the sector and access to markets. 
• Advise the Regional Agric Directorates and Districts Departments of Agriculture on strategies and measures to foster cross-border development of value chains. 
•  Establish networks among public and private sector actors involved in cross-border value chain development and trade of agricultural commodities. 
• Capacity building of agricultural extension services and farmers to promote sustainable farming practices and environmental conservation. 
•  Integrate concepts and methodologies from MOAP-NW and REACH initiatives into training programs. 
•  Identify and analyze existing value chains in the cross-border region, develop strategies to enhance coordination and collaboration among stakeholders within these value chains. 
•  Engage with government agencies and private sector actors to address regulatory barriers and promote investment opportunities. 
•  Conceptualize training sessions on Good Agriculture Practices (GAP), Conservation Agriculture (CA), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Good Hygiene Practices (GHP). 
• Design and facilitate workshops, seminars, and training sessions on value chain development, SME business management, and market linkages. 
• Collaborate with Business Resource Centers (BRCs), Business Advisory Centers (BACs), aggregators, processors, and other organizations to deliver training programs for entrepreneurs in agriculture. 
•  Prepare appropriate input for various programme reports including annual reports and other reports required by GIZ Head Office and the EU. 

PROFILE

•  Bachelor's or Master's degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Rural Development, or related field. 

• 5 years’ experience working with Public sector actors in the field of Agriculture

 • Proven experience in agricultural value chain development, capacity building, and entrepreneurship training. 

• Strong understanding of Good Agricultural Practices, Conservation Agriculture principles, and relevant industry standards.

 • Regional experience in northern Ghana especially in Upper West and Savannah Regions

 • Excellent communication, facilitation, and networking skills.

 • Ability to work effectively in cross-cultural settings and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

 • Proficiency in relevant computer applications and data analysis tools. 

• Knowledge of Region and local languages of the Upper West and Savannah Regions. 

 Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a one-page cover letter stating their motivation to the position and added value to the project to recruitment-ghana@giz.de quoting the Job Code 2025/AGRIBUS/04/25 in the subject line. If you do not hear from us four (4) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.